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DF02 EWJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,070 mi
Last recorded35,070 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 EWJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 35,070 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied control 1 (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 35,070 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied control 1 (1.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 32,899 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 32,439 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. bolt missing (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 22 May 2017 31,706 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 30,304 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear reg. plate loose

Pass 20 May 2015 22,120 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 16,214 miles

Front and rear has protruding bars.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 16,214 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front and rear has protruding bars.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 10,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 4,965 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 4,883 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 4,336 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 3,942 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 2,913 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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DF02 EWJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF02 EWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF02 EWJ registered?

DF02 EWJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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